Japan Hit by Two Earthquakes

Japan Hit by Two Earthquakes Japan experienced two earthquakes today, measuring 5.7 and 5.5 on the Richter scale, with epicenters offshore east of Honshu. The stronger quake followed nine minutes after the first, and neither has resulted in reports of injuries, damage, or a tsunami warning.

• Two earthquakes, magnitude 5.7 and 5.5, struck Japan today.
• Epicenters were in the sea east of Honshu island at depths of 25 and 32 kilometers.
• The stronger 5.7 magnitude quake occurred nine minutes after the 5.5 magnitude quake.
• No reports of injuries or material damage have been received.
• No tsunami warning has been issued.